Tag: tucson cocktails

Scott & Co., makers & purveyors of fine handmade goods. With a tagline like that Scott & Co. could be a fine linens store, a pharmacy, a gift shop, etc. But in this case, Scott & Co. is a modern rendition of a speakeasy. Don’t worry you don’t need a secret handshake or password to […]

What does tequila make you think of? Perhaps a frosty margarita or for more originality – on the rocks (my preference) or some shots with lime? Did you know that we in the USA drink 76 percent of all tequila exported from Mexico? I wonder what state drinks the most? Did you know that it […]

I’m thrilled that this year I am a judge! Previously I have enjoyed the festivities of mulling around sampling margaritas and delicious food while being part of a friendly crowd. Also, everyone votes on their favorites and the competition is fierce. If you have not enjoyed one of Tucson’s best events, be sure to order […]

Congratulations Eric! from the press release Tucson, Ariz—Eric Farmilant, Bar Manager at Tavolino Ristorante Italiano, has won the “Local Champion” award in the 2013 Campari “Best Aperitivo” Cocktail competition. Sponsored by the USBG (United States Bartenders Guild), the competition was held at the Surly Wench Pub on Sunday, August 18th . Members of the Tucson […]

Tucson is one helluva drinking town. There’s never a shortage of wine, wine tasting, and wine dinners. The same can be said for beer festivals and brewing contests. Tucson has its own World Margarita Championship (Oct. 26). The New York Times named tiny 47 Scott & Co as one of the 10 best places to […]

Tucson Eats & Drinks – taco festival, brunch, dining, cocktails, etc. Yes! Tis the season for guests visiting and dining out is always on the menu. My syn twister visiting from L.A. and I had fabulous dinners at Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails and Maynards Market & Kitchen. We both went nuts for the calamari […]

Tucson: CLASSIC COCKTAIL TECHNIQUES Cocktails. These days bartenders are called mixologists. We can think of them as chefs of the bar. A new generation of mixologists have created a new genre of cocktails using house-made infusions & syrups, shrubs, herbs, and a glossary worth learning. In my humble opinion — for a really good cocktail, […]

Tucson event: Tucson After Dark This almost sounds like a liquid asset fantasy: You sample eight different exotic cocktails from around the world and then choose your favorite for a full cocktail. Thirsty, yet? Consider the Singapore Sling – I think that was my first drink when I turned 21 — a long tall sip […]